Juan R. Thomas

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Juan R. Thomas: Attorney with Clifford Law Offices, P.C.

Biography

Juan R. Thomas is Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices and a nationally recognized leader in the legal and civic community. Previously, he served as Founder and Principal Partner of The Thomas Law Group for nearly 25 years, representing clients throughout Illinois in civil litigation and estate matters. Earlier in his career, he served as Labor Counsel to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, advising on labor, employment, and collective bargaining matters.Thomas currently serves on the American Bar Association Board of Governors and is President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents for the 2026–27 bar year. He previously served as the 75th President of the National Bar Association, where he led initiatives focused on voter justice, diversity, inclusion, and civic engagement.In 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Thomas to the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Review Board. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law. His numerous honors include the ABA’s 2024 Spirit of Excellence Award and recognition among the National Black Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Civil Rights
  • Family
  • Employment & Labor
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Morehouse College, B.A., 1992; University of Illinois, M.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Illinois, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Illinois
Birth Information:
Aurora, Illinois, October 21, 1970
ISLN:
911225707

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